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HOFFMAN, CASE NUMBER 1641 feet west of its east property line. This large setback will tend to mitigate the impact of the smaller lot to the east, if approved. We suggested to the Hoffmans that they discuss their lot division with effected neighbors in the immediate area. Though the 75 foot lot proposed is not in scale with the larger lots that exist in the area, the 160 foot lot as it exists is out of scale with the 105 to 110 foot lots that generally exist in the area. 6. The reason the 160 foot lot was platted at this dimension in the first place was to allow for the retention of a drainage swale through the property. You will notice the existence of this provision for drainage indicated on the section map we attached to this report. The drainage condition has since been accommodated by the construction of a storm sewer system so that the reason for retaining the larger lot for drainage purposes no longer exists. It would appear that the question here is one largely of reasonableness. There are perhaps three choices: 1. to leave the lot as it is; 2. to approve the division; 3. to consider future rezoning to a duplex lot and constructing an additional unit attached to the existing home. The visual impact on the neighborhood might well be better served by the construction of an additional single-family home rather than a duplex. Many communities are developing smaller lots today and many people prefer smaller lots. It- would appear that an appropriate home, In scale with those In the immediate neighborhood, could be developed on a 75 foot lot conforming to the required 10 foot sideyard setbacks.